Mollie Elizabeth Pathman (born July 1, 1992) is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder who played for Boston Breakers in the National Women's Soccer League.[2]

Mollie Pathman
Pathman in 2014
Personal information
Full name Mollie Elizabeth Pathman[1]
Date of birth (1992-07-01) July 1, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Position(s) Forward / Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Duke Blue Devils
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Boston Breakers 54 (1)
International career
2010–2012 United States U20 23 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 13, 2016

Early life

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Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to parents Don and Beth Pathman, Mollie was raised with her brother Josh in Durham.[3] She attended Durham Academy and graduated as the all-time leading scorer with 130 goals and 65 assists in the history of the team.[4] Pathman received Parade All-American honors in 2009 and 2010[3] and was named the 2010 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year.[5]

Duke University

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Pathman attended Duke University, where she played for the Blue Devils from 2010 – 2013.[6]

Club career

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Boston Breakers

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Pathman was selected by the Boston Breakers as the 23rd overall pick of the 2014 NWSL College Draft.[7] She signed with the team in April of the same year.[8]

On July 15, 2016, Pathman announced her retirement from professional soccer to pursue a career in the medical field.[9]

International career

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Pathman has represented the United States at various youth levels. She played on the United States women's national under-20 soccer team for both the 2010 and 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The US team won the latter tournament.[3]

Personal life

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Pathman resides in Durham, North Carolina with her dog, Theodore, and practices as a physical therapist.

References

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  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 – List of Players: USA" (PDF). FIFA. September 14, 2012. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 17, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ^ Yang, Stephanie (July 15, 2016). "Boston Breakers defender Mollie Pathman retires". The Bent Musket. SB Nation. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Mollie Pathman". Boston Breakers. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  4. ^ "Briefly: Pathman drafted by Boston". The Durham News. April 7, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  5. ^ "Mollie Pathman: Gatorade National POY Highlights". ESPN. May 26, 2010. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  6. ^ "Mollie Pathman". Duke University. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  7. ^ Mendola, Nicholas (January 17, 2014). "Tar Heels duo go atop the NWSL Draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  8. ^ "Breakers Sign Former Duke Star Mollie Pathman". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  9. ^ "BREAKERS DEFENDER MOLLIE PATHMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT". July 15, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
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